Seventeen Equations that Changed the World

A unique history of humanity told through its seventeen defining equations; from Pythagoras to Calculus.

From Newton's Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere - and they are fundamental to everyday life.

examines seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras's Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat.

Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, a highly original exploration - and explanation - of life on earth.